Quad Biking Excursion at Mýrdalsjökull Glacier from Reykjavík

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Explore the black sandy beaches of southern Iceland on this quad bike excursion from Reykjavík at Mýrdalsjökull Glacier!

Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland, located in the southwestern part of the country along the coast. On this quad bike tour to Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, you'll drive from Reykjavík to the glacier, situated near the town of Vík. Mýrdalsjökull is one of Iceland’s largest glaciers, which sits atop the active volcano Katla.

The quad bike excursion on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier begins at the pick-up point in Reykjavík. You'll meet the experienced guide and board the comfortable bus, before setting off on a 2-hour and 20-minute scenic drive to Mýrdalsjökull. Along the way, you'll stop at the small town of Hvolsvöllur, where you can buy lunch to bring with you on the tour. Upon arrival at the base near Vík, you'll get prepared for the quad bike tour on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier.

The guide will provide the all-terrain vehicle, as well as overalls, a helmet, and a balaclava. Each quad can be shared between two participants, with one driver and one passenger, or you can ride as a solo driver. After a quick safety briefing and driving instructions, the quad bike adventure begins! During the 2-hour tour, the local guide will lead you across the rivers flowing from the Mýrdalsjökull Glacier to the ocean until you reach Sólheimasandur, a striking black sand beach created from volcanic activity.

The quad bike trip on Sólheimasandur continues to the famous DC-3 plane wreck, the remains of a US Navy aircraft that crashed-landed on the beach in 1973. You can capture some photos of this iconic site, before driving to Dyrhólaey, a nearby promontory with stunning views of the Icelandic coastline and its black sand beaches. Then, you'll travel back to the base camp, before embarking on the return bus ride to Reykjavík. On the drive, you'll make quick pitstops at Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, two magnificent waterfalls that you can walk behind! The quad bike tour on Mýrdalsjökull ends back at the original starting point in Reykjavík.

Experience the beautiful landscapes of Mýrdalsjökull Glacier on this thrilling quad biking excursion from Reykjavík!

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Practical information

On this excursion, you'll depart from Reykjavík and embark on a quad bike tour to Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, the black sand beach Sólheimasandu, and the DC-3 plane wreck.

Course of events

- Please arrive at the starting point in Reykjavík at least 20 minutes before the activity start time

-Meet the guide and board the bus

- Drive to the base at Mýrdalsjökull Glacier (approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes)

- Stop in Hvolsvöllur on the way

- Arrive at the activity base

- Receive the equipment (overalls, helmet, balaclava)

- Safety briefing and driving instructions

- The 2-hour quad bike adventure begins!

- Drive on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier to Sólheimasandur Beach

- Visit the DC-3 plane wreck

- Drive to Dyrhólaey

- Return to the base

- Return bus drive to Reykjavík (approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes)

- Stop at Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfall

- Arrive at the original starting point in Reykjavík

Activity requirements

Quad drivers must be at least 17 years old and hold a valid car driver's license. Please bring the physical copy with you on the day of the activity.

Children or those without a licence will ride on the vehicle as a passenger.

Special terms

For this tour, you can choose to share the quad between two participants, with one driver and one passenger and the chance to switch during the excursion, or drive as a single rider (mandatory for groups with odd numbers).

Meeting point:
BSÍ Bus Terminal, Vatnsmýrarvegur, Reykjavík 101, Iceland
Spoken languages:English, Icelandic
Included
  • Guide
  • Transfer to and from Reykjavík
  • Helmet
  • Overalls
  • Balaclava
  • WiFi on the bus
Excluded
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Wind/rainproof jacket
  • Waterproof trousers
  • Hiking boots
  • Gloves
  • Hat
  • Lunch
  • Water
  • Driver's license

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